The major news stories affecting people across the world, from the Middle East to middle America, Iraq to Ireland and Russia to China and the Far East.
Hurricane Ike To Hit Bahamas
Hurricane Ike has roared across the Turks and Caicos and is heading toward the Bahamas and Cuba as a ferocious Category 4 storm.
Fannie And Freddie Take Over Push
The American government is aiming to take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the two mortgage giants' shareholders will all take a hit, a US lawmaker has said.
Locals' Fury As Boulders Kill 30
Furious residents of a shantytown in Egypt's capital Cairo have hurled stones and insults at authorities for "inefficient" rescue efforts after a massive rockslide.
Bhutto's Widower Wins Presidency
The widower of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhuttohas been elected president of Pakistan, officials have said.
Killer Bomb Blast In Peshawar
A suicide car bomber has struck a security checkpoint in Pakistan's volatile northwest - reportedly killing at least 30 people.
Tycoon On Pop Idol Hitman Charge
An Egyptian billionaire accused of paying a hitman $2m to kill the winner of Lebanon's equivalent of Pop Idol is set to appear in court.
Fears Grow For 'Sick' Kim Jong Il
Fears have been raised for the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il who is suffering chronic heart disease and diabetes.